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Conversion of classic autos to electric vehicles

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like to have a vintage car? Do you think electric vehicles will be a trend in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 otherwise /UHTH-er-wahyz/ [conjunction] – used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion I should write it down, otherwise, I’ll forget it. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – a business acting for or representing a person, an organization, or another business He founded the first consumer protection agency in his country. charge…
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Can leisure cause more stress than enjoyment?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What do you like doing in your free time? Do you usually stay at home when you have free time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Mary usually travels in her leisure time. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere He spent three hours playing video games. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted You can remove this unnecessary information in…
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New Google AI system to predict rain in next two hours

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©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you always bring an umbrella when you go outside? What is the weather in your city right now? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes Please make sure all the details in the report are accurate. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions Maya is hoping for a good weather forecast next week. predict…
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Why aren’t even huge ships capable of resolving the shipping crisis

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like to order products from other countries? Do you know about some famous shipping companies in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 port /pawrt/ [noun] – a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself The port is closed to all shipping. transfer /TRANS-fer/ [verb] – to move someone or something from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another He has been transferred to a different hospital. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is…
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Never released John Lennon recording fetches $58,300 at auction in Denmark

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©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are there record stores in your city? Who are some famous musicians in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 recording /ri-KAWR-ding/ [noun] – speech, music, or moving pictures that have been recorded to be listened to or watched later The recording of the song took three hours to finish. persuade /per-SWEYD/ [verb] – to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it I persuaded my…
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A mysterious ancient ‘dragon man’ has been discovered and has joined the human family tree

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like watching videos about discoveries? Are you familiar with the human species? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family The older generation doesn’t like pop music. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else We had met on two previous occasions. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time People have lived in this…
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Scottish students participate in global climate protest

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©Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know anything about climate change? Do you support programs fighting climate change? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem We need to find a solution to this trouble. walk /wawk/ [noun] – an act of moving along by putting one foot in front of the other, or moving a distance Jenny took a walk from her house. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a planned series of related events or activities The company has set training programs for employees….
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Aberdeen scientists build artificial ice glaciers to solve Himalayan water shortage

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©University of Aberdeen via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is the hottest place in your country? Do you like hot weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you, or to do or feel something The students experienced difficulties solving the math problem. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – comparative of bad; more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else that is also bad Reo’s fever is worse compared to yesterday. freeze /freez/ [verb] – to become cold enough to become solid Water…
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Hydrogen electricity can help create jobs, according to the government

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know about hydrogen fuel? Do you think using renewable energy is better? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. attract /uh-TRAKT / [verb] – (of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something toward them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones They should attract foreign investment. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power,…
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Escape into an orchid haven in Tokyo

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©teamLab Planets via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you see a lot of orchids in your city? How many museums are located in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world Being around nature calms me down. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) My friends and I are going to explore the new mall. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [verb] – to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount The boy…
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